Winter Spiced Linzer Cookies
Winter Spiced Linzer Cookies are a festive treat that perfectly combines the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with a sweet fruit jam filling. These delightful cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy moments at home. With their memorable flavors and charming appearance, you’ll find yourself reaching for these cookies again and again throughout the winter season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¾ cup fruit jam (raspberry or apricot)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and almond extract to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out half of the dough on a floured surface to about an eighth-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create shapes, cutting out centers in half of them.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before assembling with jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg